Online Applied Educational Leadership Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

For educational professionals who may be based in the UK or anywhere in the world and are likely to be, or aspire to be:

a leader or manager in a school or college
an educational consultant

working in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation.

This course is available via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, in any subject, from an institution acceptable to the University, together with at least two years relevant work experience.

If you do not meet the entrance requirement you may still apply. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Technical skills
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Word-processing, Internet and email skills are all basic requirements of this programme. No previous experience of computer conferencing is required as these skills will be developed during the course.

English Language requirements
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You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years:

(IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.5 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing sub tests.
(TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 115 or above with at least 28 in both Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests and at least 27 in both Speaking and Listening sub tests provided that the test was taken before 29 May 2014.

Please note we are unable to accept (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language results if you have taken the examination after the 29 May 2014.

Computer Requirements
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All students must have regular access to a computer and the internet. This may be for accessing the Student Portal, downloading course materials from the virtual learning environment or accessing resources from the Online Library. You will also need suitable hardware capacity on your computer for document storage as well as basic software such as a PDF reader.

We recommend that you use the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome and that your screen resolution is 1024 x 768 or greater. JavaScript and cookies must be enabled to access particular online services such as the Student Portal.

Some programmes have courses or modules that use additional software. Where this is the case, information is given with the relevant course descriptions.

Other Fees

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The Master of Science in Applied Science and Technology (MSAST) degree is an online program designed to meet the advanced, multi-disciplinary educational requirements of students interested in obtaining leadership positions in a variety of technical professions. The program focuses on developing the research analysis and critical evaluation skills necessary to support decision-making and problem-solving required to lead today's technical enterprises.

The core curriculum provides advanced learning in the modern tools of business management, leadership, applied science and technology. Students select from one of four areas of study: Clinical Trials Management, Information Technology, Nuclear Energy Technology Management and Technical Studies.

Entry Requirements

- All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 2.75 is recommended

- Applicants to degree programs must provide a current resume with their completed application.

- Applicants to degree programs must provide two letters of recommendation with their completed application.

- All statements of background and goals must be completed and submitted with a completed application and will be evaluated critically and used to assess an applicant's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- All appropriate essay questions must be completed and submitted with a completed application; all essays are evaluated critically and used to assess a student's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- Three-to-five years of professional, managerial or related experience is required for all graduate degree programs

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

Other Fees

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If you want to build upon your career in nursing with a focus on Case Management, Grantham offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Case Management. And through the convenience of our 100% online MSN program, you can go to work on your education – when and where you choose.

The program focuses on current trends in:

Leadership and management
Human diversity and social issues
Health promotion and disease prevention
Research and global, evidence-based practice

Please note: All MSN students need to complete a Major Applied Research Paper (MARP) and participate in a Practicum at the end of their specialization program for their final research seminar.

MSN Case Management Program Outcomes
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Utilize the basic conceptions of Case Management when planning and implementing patient care.

Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse populations.

Incorporate concepts of advanced health assessment and pathophysiology in making nursing diagnoses and decisions about educational and therapeutic interventions.

Design nursing care for a clinical or community-based population based on biophysical, psychosocial and organizational sciences.

Demonstrate professional and high level communication skills when involved in peer review, advocacy for patients and families, reporting of errors and professional writing.

Function in a leadership role when collaborating with team(s) to generate knowledge that supports evidence-based practice and improves healthcare outcomes.

Apply theory and researched-based knowledge from nursing and the sciences in leading the interdisciplinary team to design, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of care.

Entry Requirements

For admission into Grantham University's MSN program, you must have the following:

An earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program

Valid RN License as indicated by Date of Issue

Nurses educated outside the United States, who are eligible to practice as an RN in the United States, must:

- Have an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing that equates to a U.S. baccalaureate degree

- Be CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) certified and pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse)

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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Expand and grow your leadership knowledge, skills and abilities with the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD). This EdD degree program will prepare you to strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations in the areas of budgeting, teacher management and operations.

When you enroll in our online doctorate in education, with annual on-campus residencies, you’ll quickly learn how you can grow as a leader who transforms institutions to meet the current and future expectations of education.

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will be educational practitioners who demonstrate analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities. T

The program is designed to emphasize leadership and to focus on applied research that improves educational environments. Program Goals Graduates of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program will be able to:

- Utilize and conduct research to evaluate and improve instructional and organizational processes.

- Provide instructional leadership to support and enhance the educational process.

- Incorporate knowledge of social, historical, and political theories and processes in educational decision making.

- Lead and manage the educational organization through transformation inherent in contemporary society.

At no time in history has the need for quality education been greater. At the same time, educators face challenges unlike those faced by their predecessors. They must facilitate learning in culturally diverse classrooms; prepare students for jobs in a global, information-based economy; manage their classrooms, schools, and systems effectively and efficiently in the face of severe funding pressures; and produce all the other outcomes traditionally expected from educational institutions. It is clear that as the education system works its way through this period of radical change, leaders are needed who are capable of dealing with complexity in creative ways. Professional practice in this environment will require more sophisticated educational preparation for greater numbers of practitioners.

Entry Requirements

- Have a master’s degree from an approved college or university that’s regionally or nationally accredited, or a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States.

- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on graduate degree posted transcripts.

- Have an official transcript listing a minimum of three credits in research methods, statistics or scientific reasoning with a grade of C or better. This requirement and the level at which these credits must have been completed may vary by program. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about this requirement and if it applies to the program you are interested in.

- Have professional work experience in a leadership or management position. Certain doctoral degree programs may have program-specific work experience requirements.
Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about program-specific work experience requirements.

- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.

- Have access to a research library.

- Have a signed University hardware/software agreement.

- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.

- Complete all required forms for admission and submit an official graduate degree posted transcript.

International applicants:
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Applicants without appropriate previous academic experience in an English language environment must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®), the Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC®), the Berlitz® Online Proficiency Test, the Pearson Test of English Academic or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS®). Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about this requirement if you are a non-native speaker of English.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $3,333

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"The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Program is designed to produce leaders who have a deep and broad understanding of academic and organizational management, who seek to be change agents capable of initiating and sustaining positive innovations, and who are reflective learners whose research skills and acquired knowledge base will provide the opportunity for advances in a democratic environment.

A skilled professional in educational leadership often works within a school setting, either as a principal in an elementary or secondary school or in a college setting as a department head. Others may work with local school boards, manage private daycares, administrate government programs, or work as curriculum coordinators for schools or community programs. Individuals with a degree in educational leadership may even go on to work in business administration, public policy or direct programs in medical or correctional facilities.

The University of Atlanta’s curriculum in Educational Leadership has been scrupulously designed to provide comprehensive and balanced study of key areas, among them: contemporary issues in education, theory and practice of educational management, principles and methods of teaching and learning, financial dimensions of the educational process and system, public policy and politics in the educational context, personnel administration within school systems, new technologies in education, the legal aspects of school management, and applied educational research methods. Program participants will gain a refined understanding of action-research, and will be called upon to apply the products of their learning within a variety of contexts and settings, the results of which will be shared with student peers and others and will constitute the basis of extended analytical contributions."

Program objectives
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- Apply critical thinking and reasoning skills to identify problems and to develop problem-solving abilities within the business context.

- Develop potential, enabling them to face the future with confidence and determination.

- Prepare for leadership and service within a broad spectrum of business and business-related arenas.

- Acquire the tools specific to business processes and procedures and the capacity to understand the principal theory, significance and practical applications related thereto.

- Develop a solid understanding of the functional components of business - economics, marketing, accounting, finance, law, management, thus enabling the graduate to assume managerial trainee and like positions, in which they will have the occasion to grow and develop further.

- Apply theoretical knowledge to the solution of real-life (field related) problems both individually and through teamwork within the context of a variety of active learning environments.

- Develop strong communication skills with due emphasis on the tools of effective writing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International Applicants
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International student (educated outside of the United States), must provide proof of college level proficiency in English when native language is not English in one of the following

- A college transcript indicating a grade of C or higher in an English composition course.

- A high school diploma completed where instruction is conducted in English.

- College transcript indicating completion of 30 semester hours of credit with an average of "C" or higher where instruction is conducted in English.

- Graduation from a school or university where instruction is conducted in English

- A minimum grade of level 3 on the ACT COMPASS's English as a Second language Placement Test
A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Minimum score of 6.0 on the academic writing and academic reading modules.

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores( (hardcopy) (PBT) or online version (iBT), or computer-based (CBT), score required for:

530 (PBT) or, 71 (iBT) or 197 (CBT)

Other Fees

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